Music To Be Murdered By
by Eminem
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 5097 Ratings

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  1. TheReviewer12
    May 4, 2020
    10
    I give this review a 10/10. The world plays, the lyrics, the beats, everything is good about the album. People are only trying to say it's not good because they are still stuck thinking he will release an album like MMLP and TES. We are in different era people, if those albums came out in 2020, they would have been rated not good/10
  2. Tinonym
    May 15, 2020
    10
    After some month, this album is not annoying like most of albums nowadays. What can I say, it's Eminem, and that's it
  3. Eyanronaldo
    May 16, 2020
    10
    There isn't any other album in 2020 that'll beat the intelligence of this album.
  4. Renegade313
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    What a **** masterpiece. Everyone hating on this album show how dumb people are and that even though people are entitled to their opinion, it doesn't mean they should be heard.
  5. Alex_RGH
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    man i don't see anything bad in this album
    everything is good
    you want content? he gave you. i don't care what some these critics are saying about Darkness and "family song". it's so clear how dumb it is
    but content is nice on some songs
    word play out of this world man
    beat selection is nice
  6. Areeb10
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing variety. Some of the best flows from Eminem ever. Really good features
  7. cbrekke94
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Wordplay is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  8. PureWheel9
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This is a great cd. Eminem rocks and for all of you people who do not like him, then there is something wrong with you in the head.
  9. OverBoost2004
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    Esse "crítica" vai ser em português, feita por alguém que não sabe nada de criticas a música, apenas de alguém que gosta de ouvi-las. Sendo esse o penúltimo album de Eminem lançado e o álbum pôs kamikaze, acredito que o trabalho feito por ele aqui, superou minhas espectativas não sabia se ia ver algo tão bom quanto o anterior, porém eminem pra mim conseguiu superar seu álbum antecessor,Esse "crítica" vai ser em português, feita por alguém que não sabe nada de criticas a música, apenas de alguém que gosta de ouvi-las. Sendo esse o penúltimo album de Eminem lançado e o álbum pôs kamikaze, acredito que o trabalho feito por ele aqui, superou minhas espectativas não sabia se ia ver algo tão bom quanto o anterior, porém eminem pra mim conseguiu superar seu álbum antecessor, sendo pra mim a melhor música desse álbum, Godzilla, que têm a participação de Juice, e o maior speed verse de Eminem em toda sua carreira.… Expand
  10. smolheartbigpp
    Jul 18, 2020
    5
    it is a mix of good and bad tracks. Interludes add nothing new. On the first two tracks, he is name dropping and being rude. But beats and his performance is good almost everywhere. Except for the last 4 tracks, which are complete garbage. His lyrics are good on some tracks(Darkness is the best) and weak on others(Farewell is the worst). I have a problem digesting albums with bigit is a mix of good and bad tracks. Interludes add nothing new. On the first two tracks, he is name dropping and being rude. But beats and his performance is good almost everywhere. Except for the last 4 tracks, which are complete garbage. His lyrics are good on some tracks(Darkness is the best) and weak on others(Farewell is the worst). I have a problem digesting albums with big tracklist, I don't have a problem with length. 20 tracks and half of them are not great, the same structure and writing is repeated. This has been a problem with every Eminem album. There are some solid features like Juice Wrld and Anderson Paak. My favorite track is "Godzilla".… Expand
  11. LegendKing23
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest album of all time. And the best album of 2020. Only Eminem can release a better album than this. Album is filled with masterpieces.
  12. parsa1383
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    one of the best albums he ever released . i don't know how to critics review his albums but i and stans loved it
  13. naama21
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. masterpiece I love everything about this album there is no bad song oh God I will is the best outro ever… Expand
  14. Bellator06
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    flow on many tracks is just amazing , production is impressive and its nice to see Em talking about some important issues of society {gun violence , domestic abuse} , overall a top 5 Eminem album for me
  15. pretentious555
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Fantastic production, great technical skill, occasionally kneecapped by some awkward wordplay, but nevertheless a solid return to form.
  16. Karmapop
    Aug 26, 2020
    9
    The critics may not see Music to be Murdered By as an artistic masterpiece, but for fans of Em’s masterful wordsmithing this is absolutely a winner. Sure, there are absolutely a few clunkers in here. Once you get past those and dig into the rest, the astonishing density of complex multi-layered rhymes, endless puns, and deep call backs are something that repeat listening continues toThe critics may not see Music to be Murdered By as an artistic masterpiece, but for fans of Em’s masterful wordsmithing this is absolutely a winner. Sure, there are absolutely a few clunkers in here. Once you get past those and dig into the rest, the astonishing density of complex multi-layered rhymes, endless puns, and deep call backs are something that repeat listening continues to unearth.

    Eminem is the rap dad, spitting line after line of double and triple entendres. When was the last time a mainstream rap album had you actually laughing over and over? Some of these verses verge on a modern pop-culturally aware shakespearian comedy. Not only has he continued to hone his lyrical craft to levels best compared with famous poets, but the technical prowess of his delivery adds an entirely new level of artistry.    … Expand
  17. marlofasia
    Aug 29, 2020
    5
    Eminem's latest work gives some nostalgia from his previous work. His brutally honest and somewhat out-of-line choice of words in most of his tracks are accompanied by cheap underwhelming production.
  18. natalipistan
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Eminem siendo versátil y amoldándose a la actualidad es agradable de ver, porque eso significa que le importa su crecimiento como artista. Darkness debería ser la mejor canción del 2020.
  19. Jdkksb
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    Overlooked and massively underrated. Especially "Darkness" which is a masterpiece full of wordplay, double and even triple entendres and a meaningfull message.
  20. i-kill-me
    Sep 11, 2020
    10
    This album is the best thing that happened to me in 2020.When i heard that woman scream on the intro song i said HE'S BACK, BABY!!!.Thank you Slim Shady, thank you making this album for us.
  21. Ehrenmann
    Sep 15, 2020
    9
    This has something for everybody its truly a good EP, you got deep **** like Darkness and leavin Heaven. And if you just want fun than Obviusly Godzilla and Those kinda nights , but if your all about skill Yah Yah and I Will is what you wanna hear. In generall there only was one song i didnt like, namely In to Deep, but the rest was absolutly lit
  22. siyabulela
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    good lp since recovery era.. the repeat value in it.. I can go the whole day
  23. WaYne2k3
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Solid_album_and_can_be_defined_as_a_lyrical_and_technical_masterpiece_if_you'd_throw_out_songs_like_"Those_kinda_nights",_"Never_Love_again"_"Marsh"_"Little_Engine"_"Stepdad'._Other_than_that_Darkness,_I_Will,_You_Gon'_Learn,_Yah_Yah,_Unaccomodating,_Premonition_,are_NEW_ERA_RAP_CLASSICS
  24. Luizamnz
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Solid album. Tracks like In Too Deep, Leaving Heaven and You Gon' Learn are **** masterpieces. Entered my top 5!
  25. BaileyJ
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
    Easily one of the best Eminem albums in a LONG time. Some of the best production he's had since TES, lyricism on point, features are all great. I could go on and on, great album. Wish it stuck with the theme a bit more.
  26. HG_Kitara
    Nov 20, 2020
    4
    What Eminem wanted from this album I don't know. There are so many subjects, and none of it feels cohesive whatsoever. One song will be a down to earth song about a break-up, or feeling beaten down by society, to the next song being about **** a Bi-sexual woman. Features are mostly forgettable, apart from the likes of Royce and Juice Wrld. When Eminem goes for the intimate route, it worksWhat Eminem wanted from this album I don't know. There are so many subjects, and none of it feels cohesive whatsoever. One song will be a down to earth song about a break-up, or feeling beaten down by society, to the next song being about **** a Bi-sexual woman. Features are mostly forgettable, apart from the likes of Royce and Juice Wrld. When Eminem goes for the intimate route, it works very well, such as the star track "Darkness". His typical writing, flow and production habits pop up here which are at some points laughable. Overall, its a mixed bag with mostly negative points to make.… Expand
  27. Noajoyc
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    As expected, Em outdid himself, giving us classic lyrical album that you could pass on to your grandkids. Love everything on this. 10/10 rating for me!
  28. athena1111
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    love Eminem and this is such a good album definitely needed and helped me get through 2020!!
  29. Wrong_Opinions
    Dec 18, 2020
    5
    Eh. That’s all I really have to say about this thing. Just eh. Eminem delivers his “bars” like a commanding officer. Lyrics are mostly quite cringeworthy and corny. Really quite a shame how much Eminem has gotten worse since his prime, however at least this is better than Revival and Kamikaze. Wouldn’t really recommend.
  30. Dax_the_janitor
    Dec 18, 2020
    7
    Overall, this is a solid album, but it could easily do without following songs: Leaving Heaven, Farewell, Stepdad, Never Love Again, In Too Deep and Those Kinda Nights. The reason for why these are not great songs, is bad production, boring flow and, sometimes, corny bars. The rest of the album though, is great.
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Critic score distribution:
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  1. RapReviews.com
    Feb 11, 2020
    60
    He clearly cares about his output, but “Music To Be Murdered By” is, unfortunately, another mixed bag of tricks, propped up by lyrical acrobatics and underwhelming production.
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  2. Punknews.org (Staff)
    Jan 30, 2020
    70
    If they look hard enough, any artist could find criticism of their work online. That’s sort of the curse of the Information Age. But not everyone overreacts quite as much as Eminem does. But if his fears grow tiring, his lyrical ability can still give you something to admire, even if the album is somewhat uneven.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Jan 27, 2020
    55
    It is not, strictly speaking, a good record—Eminem hasn’t made one of those in a decade—but it boasts enough technical command and generates just enough arresting ideas to hold your attention.
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